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May 18, 2020
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Edward Giroux, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recommend Article 18 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund sidewalk construction on Nashua Road
The Town Buildings are in good shape, getting ready to reopen with all the sneeze guards, taking daily temps, sanitizer, and new signage for social distancing etc. Warrant Articles - Discussions on the following articles Article 18 - Sidewalk construction on Nashua road through sidewalk fund Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 18 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund sidewalk construction on Nashua Road. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“The Town Buildings are in good shape, getting ready to reopen with all the sneeze guards, taking daily temps, sanitizer, and new signage for social distancing etc. Warrant Articles - Discussions on the following articles Article 18 - Sidewalk construction on Nashua road through sidewalk fund Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 18 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund sidewalk construction on Nashua Road. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
A roll call vote was taken
Recommend Article 19 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the replacement of watermains
Article 19 - To fund the replacement of watermains through retained earnings Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Dan Burns made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 19 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the replacement of watermains. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 19 - To fund the replacement of watermains through retained earnings Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Dan Burns made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 19 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the replacement of watermains. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Burns)
Recommend Article 20 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the purchase of equipment to replace at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Article 20 - Purchase equipment to replace at the Wastewater Treatment Plant - Truck coming out of the plant expansion fund Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 20 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the purchase of equipment to replace at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 20 - Purchase equipment to replace at the Wastewater Treatment Plant - Truck coming out of the plant expansion fund Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 20 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the purchase of equipment to replace at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 21 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the replacement of two Air Blower at Wastewater Treatment Plant
Article 21 - Replacement of an Air Blower at Wastewater Treatment Plant also coming out of the plant expansion fund Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 21 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the replacement of two Air Blower at Wastewater Treatment Plant. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 21 - Replacement of an Air Blower at Wastewater Treatment Plant also coming out of the plant expansion fund Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 21 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the replacement of two Air Blower at Wastewater Treatment Plant. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 26 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the difference of the wastewater plant improvements
Article 26 - To fund the difference of the sewer plant improvements Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 26 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the difference of the wastewater plant improvements. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 26 - To fund the difference of the sewer plant improvements Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 26 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the difference of the wastewater plant improvements. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Selectman Giroux - Aye
Recommend Article 22 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the addition and remodeling of the Howe School
Article 22 - Borrowing for the addition and remodeling of the Howe School Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 22 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the addition and remodeling of the Howe School. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 22 - Borrowing for the addition and remodeling of the Howe School Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 22 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the addition and remodeling of the Howe School. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Article 23 - Borrowing for the Peggy Hannon-Rizza Rec Complex (PHR)
Recommend Article 23 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the construction of the PHR multifunctional park and recreation complex
Article 23 - Borrowing for the Peggy Hannon-Rizza Rec Complex (PHR) Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 23 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the construction of the PHR multifunctional park and recreation complex. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (4 - 1) Selectman Rosa - Nay Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
Yes: Burns, Conway, Deslaurier, GirouxNo: Rosa
From the minutes
“Article 23 - Borrowing for the Peggy Hannon-Rizza Rec Complex (PHR) Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 23 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the construction of the PHR multifunctional park and recreation complex. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (4 - 1) Selectman Rosa - Nay Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
A roll call vote was taken
Recommend Article 24 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the borrowing for the demolition of the old Vining and old Ditson schools
Article 24 - Borrowing for the demolition of the old Vining and old Ditson schools Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 24 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the borrowing for the demolition of the old Vining and old Ditson schools. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 24 - Borrowing for the demolition of the old Vining and old Ditson schools Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 24 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the borrowing for the demolition of the old Vining and old Ditson schools. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 27 to the Spring Town Meeting for the Howe lease
Article 27 - The Howe lease - to allow the Board of Selectmen to enter not a lease for the Howe School Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 27 to the Spring Town Meeting for the Howe lease. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 27 - The Howe lease - to allow the Board of Selectmen to enter not a lease for the Howe School Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 27 to the Spring Town Meeting for the Howe lease. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Article 28 - To fund the Capital Planning Committee Study
Recommend Article 28 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the Capital Planning Committee Study
Article 28 - To fund the Capital Planning Committee Study Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 28 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the Capital Planning Committee Study. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 28 - To fund the Capital Planning Committee Study Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 28 to the Spring Town Meeting to fund the Capital Planning Committee Study. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
A roll call vote was taken
Recommend Article 32 to the Spring Town Meeting to accept the donation of land on Glad Valley Drive
Article 32 - To accept the donation of land on Glad Valley Drive Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 32 to the Spring Town Meeting to accept the donation of land on Glad Valley Drive. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 32 - To accept the donation of land on Glad Valley Drive Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 32 to the Spring Town Meeting to accept the donation of land on Glad Valley Drive. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 33 to Spring Town Meeting to change zoning by-law, per the wording of the article
Article 33 - To change zoning by-law, this is house cleaning for loophole in dimensional setbacks Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 33 to Spring Town Meeting to change zoning by-law, per the wording of the article. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 33 - To change zoning by-law, this is house cleaning for loophole in dimensional setbacks Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 33 to Spring Town Meeting to change zoning by-law, per the wording of the article. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Selectman Burns - Aye
Recommend Article 34 Petitioners Article to Spring Town Meeting
Article 34 - To change the Board of Selectmen to Select Board Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 34 Petitioners Article to Spring Town Meeting. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye
From the minutes
“Article 34 - To change the Board of Selectmen to Select Board Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend Article 34 Petitioners Article to Spring Town Meeting. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Right of First Refusal - 41 Boston Road, Unity 453
Adjourn
Right of First Refusal - 41 Boston Road, Unity 453 Tabled to next meeting MEETING SCHEDULE: The meeting Schedule is: ADJOURNMENT: Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion to adjourn. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye
The roll call lists “Selectman Burrows”, who was not yet on the board, and leaves out Chairman Giroux, who adjourned the meeting. Showing the count (5-0) only.
From the minutes
“Right of First Refusal - 41 Boston Road, Unity 453 Tabled to next meeting MEETING SCHEDULE: The meeting Schedule is: ADJOURNMENT: Selectman Kim Conway seconded by Selectman Mike Rosa made the motion to adjourn. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Conway - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
From the Billerica Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — Michael Riley and Michael Rosa (Peter Currier, March 2026), Jillian Pavidis and Daniel Darris-O’Connor (Peter Currier, March 2025), Dina Favreau (courtesy photo, March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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